Dragica Vidakovic Prepared for Shauna & David Pow October 2017
Dragica Vidakovic About
Highly influenced by people, light, sounds, the sites, and the weather, Dragica’s paintings are timeless vignettes that trigger memories and emotions. The artwork invites the viewer to create stories around the people whose work knowingly or unknowingly impact our lives. It is about recognizing and celebrating the women and men who build, create, transform and maintain the unseen or unnoticeable. It is about the people, their stories and how, knowingly or unknowingly, they impact each and everyone of us. It is a behind the scenes look at our communities, villages, towns and cities. Dragica first studied Illustration at Sheridan College and pursued her arts studies at OCAD, in print making, silk screening and fabric design. As an artist, Dragica approaches her work as an athlete would in preparation for competition, with discipline and practice. Her work has evolved and taken on a style that is incredibly strong, both emotionally and physically. Since returning to painting in 2013, Dragica has been juried into group shows in Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington and Collingwood, invited to participate in plein air excursions, and exhibited in solo shows. In addition, she has been profiled in magazines, newspaper, radio and television. Her work has been on display in municipal buildings and is included in private and corporate collections.
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Dragica Vidakovic Crew Cuts
Descend 2015 Charcoal & Acrylic on Board 60” x 32”
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Dragica Vidakovic Crew Cuts
Join 2015 Acrylic, Latex & Charcoal on Board 60” x 32”
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Dragica Vidakovic Crew Cuts
PPE 2015 Acrylic, Latex & Charcoal on Board 60” x 32”
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Dragica Vidakovic Fix It Forward
On The Edge 2015 Acrylic & Wood Stain on Wood 3 panels - 72” x 48”
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Dragica Vidakovic Crew Cuts
Made in Canada 2014 Acrylic on Board 48” x 32”
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Dragica Vidakovic Site Scape
All or Nothing 2014 Acrylic on Wood 48” x 32”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
Catch 2015 Latex, Charcoal, Graphite, Pastel & Pencil Crayon on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
Hich Energy 2015 Acrylic & Chalk on Latex Ground 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
High Voltage 2015 Latex Paint, Chalk Pastes, Acrylic, Ink, Graphite, Marker, Spray Paint on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
Lifeline 2015 Latex Paint Ground, Enamel Spray, Pastel, Sharpie Pen, Coloured Pencil on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
Span 2015 Latex Paint & Sharpie Pen on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
Sundog 2015 Marker, Chalk, Latex Ground on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
The Wall 2015 Latex Ground, Enamel Spray, Chalk Pastels, Sharpie Pen, Pencil Crayon on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Form, Function & Power
Twist 2015 Latex, Acrylic, Charcoal & Graphite on Board 48” x 30”
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Dragica Vidakovic Face It
Your Friend 2015 Latex & Pencil Crayon on Board 30” x 48”
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Dragica Vidakovic Artists at Work
Stefan Project 2017 Chalk Pastels, Acrylic, Metal Scale, Screws and Bolts, Clay Based Paint, Nail Polish & Varnish on Double Sided Panel 85” x 48” + 24”deep for leg support
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Dragica Vidakovic Artists at Work
Unveiling 2016 Chalk Pastels and Pencil Crayons on Wood 30� x 48�
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Dragica Vidakovic Cafe
Carley Making Latte 2014 Pastel on Terraskin 25.5� x 17.5�
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Dragica Vidakovic Cafe
Chef’n Jeff 2014 Pastel on Terraskin 17.5” x 25”
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Handsome Rob 2014 Pastel on Terraskin 25.5� x 17.5�
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Dragica Vidakovic Cafe
Kylee Coffee Break 2014 Pastel on Terraskin 25.5” x 17.5”
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Dragica Vidakovic Cafe Poster Series Editions of 25
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Dragica Vidakovic CV
Exhibits July 2017 July 2017 May-Jun2017 April 2017 Mar-Apr 2017 Nov-Dec 2016 October 2016 Sept-Oct 2016 July 2016 April 2016 March 2016 Jan/Feb 2016 January 2016 September 2015 June 2015 June 2015 February 2015 January 2015 Sept-Oct 2014 Sept-Oct 2014
Group Exhibit - Painting 2017 - John B. Aird Gallery - Toronto Group Exhibit - The Art of Politics - Propeller Gallery - Toronto Solo Exhibit - Land Matters & The Ochard - The Press Gallery - Collingwood Ontario Society of Artists - 144th Annual Open Juried Exhibition - Toronto Solo Exhibit - The Tremont Gallery - “Off The Beaten Path” - Collingwood Group Exhibit - The Tremont Gallery - Collingwood Group Exhibit - Gallery 1313 - “City of Art II” - Toronto Group Exhibit - Red Head Gallery - “Bright Lights at Night” - Toronto 2016 Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition - Toronto Group Exhibit - Quest Art - “ Stories Told” - Midland Solo Exhibit - Collingwood Council Chambers - Collingwood Solo Exhibit - The Tremont Gallery - “Power & Foundation” - Collingwood 38th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts - Art Gallery of Mississauga - Mississauga Group Exhibit - Quest Art - “From Head to Toe” - Midland Group Exhibit - Art Gallery of Burlington - Art Auction - Burlington Group Exhibit - Quest Art - “Into the Woods” - Midland Solo Exhibit at the Tremont Gallery – “Crew Cuts” - Collingwood Solo Exhibit at the Tremont Gallery - CAFÉ - Collingwood Group exhibit – Propeller Gallery – “Migration” - Toronto Group exhibit – The Artist Network - “Re-Let Me Preface This! - Toronto
Other Projects June 2017 May 2016 June 2016
City of Collingwood “Dusk” selected as part of the Art on the Street 2017 program. Town of The Blue Mountains - Town Hall “Shake, Rattle & Roll” on display for one year. City of Collingwood “Focus” selected as part of the Art on the Street 2016 program.
Publications and Interviews Sept 2017 May 2016 Fall 2015 Feb 2015 Dec 2013
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Celebrating People - Artist Dragica Vidakovic creates timeless vignettes - On The Bay Interview with John Eaton - The PEAK Radio - Collingwood Interview with Diane Timperley - Arts Alive - Rogers TV - Collingwood Collingwood artist Dragica Vidakovic draws and paints the working men and women who keep the world turning - The Enterprise Bulletin Art Lovers Take A Walk on The Artistic Side - The Enterprise Bulletin
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